Snack time

Young children need to eat small amounts of food regularly. It is important that they are offered nutritious snacks in between meals in order to meet their nutritional requirements across the day. Try to make sure that a child does not go more than three hours without eating while they are awake.

Resources for early years settings

A poster has been designed as a useful resource for early years nurseries, preschools and childminders who offer snacks to groups of children aged 1-4 years. Click to view Healthy Snacks poster